Bible Question: I'm curious if anyone believes 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 is saying miraculous gifts such as speaking in tongues are done away with? One thing in scripture is that the Apostles placed their hands on people and gave the gift, but once received, those people were never able to pass it on to anyone else. Thus I believe it died off with the last Apostle, and wasn't necessary once the church had been started. |
Bible Answer: Tongues has been discussed many times before ... - Some say it has ceased - Some say it exists and is a special language - Some say it exists and is a known language to the listener(s) but unknown to the speaker. I believe the latter - by hearsay ... plus those who elevate the gift of tongues to a greater gift, speak tongues together or speak a special language are not following Scripture (1 Cor 12-14). Note Satan was first in the speaking a special language. |